Are You Looking for Information About Obtaining a Hialeah Occupational License?
Those that are planning to operate a business in Hialeah will need to apply for an occupational license (business license or tax receipt) from the City of Hialeah License Department. You may request an application in person from the License Department, they are located at 501 Palm Avenue in Hialeah, or you can print the occupational license application from the City of Hialeah website. You will need to be certain that your business is zone approved by contacting the Planning Department at (305)883-8075. It is recommended that you contact the Planning Department prior to leasing or purchasing any business property so that you are not financially responsible for a building that is not located in the proper zone for your business activities.
What Information is Required for Completing Your Hialeah Occupational License?
The occupational license (business license or tax receipt) gathers information on your business to register your Hialeahbusiness with the city. Some of this information includes your driver’s license number, birth date, and all of your current contact information, including a cell phone number. You will need to have a business name, physical and mailing address and a business phone number. An emergency contact should be named and all current information for contacting this person should be given in the event that you cannot be reached during an emergency at your business location.
If your business is part of a corporation, you will need to provide the name, address, and phone number of the corporate officers of your business. The type of business, whether retail, service, wholesale or manufacturing needs to be stated, and a detailed description of the products and services you are providing should be given. If applicable, you will need to provide the number of work stations, seats or units that are part of your business. Give the square footage of your business property, and, if you have a warehouse, provide the square footage of that as well. A number of employees (male and female) and the amount of inventory will need to be provided. You need to give the name of the manager of your business, and all of his or her contact information.
Be sure to use black ink or use type to fill in your business tax receipt application, and do not use any correction fluid when completing the application. Sign your application and date it to certify that you have provided only true and accurate information and that you are aware that your license may be denied or revoked if any information is found to be false. When you have completed your application for a Hialeah occupational license (business license or tax receipt), return it along with any articles of incorporation, your valid driver’s license, and any state licenses for professional services, such as a contractor’s license, a doctor’s license or a beauty license. Contact the License Department to inquire which, if any additional licenses or permits you may need. They can be reached via phone at (305)883-5890.
Do You Need More Information?
Contact the License Department of the City of Hialeah at (305)883-5890 or visit them in person at 900 East 56th Street in Hialeah, Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:00 pm. The
City of Hialeah website has information that you may find useful when going through the process of obtaining your occupational license as well.
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